Which of the following best explains gender differences in spatial ability?
a. The brain is less specialized in males than in females because boys mature more slowly than girls.
b. Spatial skills may represent an evolutionary adaptation for females.
c Boys are more likely than girls to participate in activities, such as assembling models or playing video games, that enhance spatial skills.
d. Gender stereotypes give girls more confidence in their spatial ability.
c
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